Youth Transitions & Employability Lead

Make it Good; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global NGO is looking for a passionate individual to drive youth development initiatives. This role involves designing and executing impactful programs aimed at enhancing employability and social readiness among young South Africans. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background and extensive experience working directly with youth, offering a unique opportunity to contribute positively to society in a fully remote setting, with ongoing flexibility and team support.

Benefits

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Fully remote work with flexibility

Regular in-person team meetups

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working directly with youth.
• Expertise in behavioural change and youth development.
• Strong experience in designing and facilitating learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and executing work readiness programmes for youth.
• Designing interventions based on professional development.
• Collecting and analysing learner feedback to improve programming.

Skills

Behavioural change

Youth development

Employability

Project management

Coaching

Training

Facilitation

Communication

Leadership

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Development

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Organisational Development

Job description

Work model : Remote (can be based anywhere in South Africa). Need to be able to legally work in SA to be considered.

Salary : R32k - R40k CTC

Why you’d want to work here...

Help drive real, measurable change for young South Africans

Purpose-driven culture where everyone is passionate about social impact

Fully remote with flexibility and opportunities for in-person connection

Medical aid and retirement annuity

Supportive, energised, and joyful team culture

Regular in-person meetups, annual team event, and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines

Proudly values-led, inclusive environment

About our client...

Our client is a global NGO focused on decreasing inequality by empowering youth to unlock high-value digital and tech careers. Their learner-centred, project-based approach equips young people with real-world experience, confidence, and skills for work-readiness. Culture fit is essential—this is a team for people who are passionate about youth development, social change, and bold, innovative learning.

What the job involves...

Leading and executing holistic, contextually relevant work readiness programmes for youth

Designing interventions based on behavioural change, life skills, design thinking, and professional development

Facilitating sessions that prepare youth for the world of work—personally, professionally, and socially

Ensuring young people are matched with the right opportunities and gigs, and supporting them to succeed

Collecting and analysing learner feedback and performance data to improve programming

Managing timelines, resources, and logistics for large-scale programming

Mentoring and coaching a team of Experience Coaches

Fostering authentic, meaningful engagement with learners—putting their voices and needs at the centre

Championing a culture of trust, accountability, joy, and continuous learning

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including coaching, learning design, data, and tech

What you need to be considered...

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Human Development, Social Work, Organisational Development, or related field (preferred)

Minimum 7 years’ experience working directly with youth, ideally in the South African context

Expertise in behavioural change, youth development, and employability

Strong experience designing and facilitating learning or psychosocial support programmes

Project management, coaching, and / or training experience

Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership skills

Highly organised, efficient, and data-driven

Deep empathy for young people navigating systemic challenges

Culturally competent and committed to inclusive practice

Mission-aligned, collaborative, and thrives in fast-paced, agile settings

Preferable experience working in a corporate / professional environment hiring youth at scale

Have worked in cross-sector partnerships (NGO, education, private sector)

Bring energy, optimism, and curiosity to your work

Have a track record of innovative youth development or employability interventions

Enjoy leading and developing teams

Are passionate about leveraging data for continuous improvement

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